Mosonmagyaróvár
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mosonmagyaróvár is a town in Győr-Moson-Sopron county in northwestern Hungary, located near the borders with Austria and Slovakia. It is known for its rich history, created by the merger of Moson and Magyaróvár, and its popular thermal baths.
Flag Description: The flag consists of four horizontal stripes alternating red and blue. The top, right, and bottom edges are bordered with white triangular wolf-teeth pattern. In the center sits the crowned coat of arms of Mosonmagyaróvár.
Symbolism: The red and blue colors refer to the historical colors of the county and town. The coat of arms combines elements of both former towns: the castle tower represents Magyaróvár, while Saint John the Baptist and wavy bars represent Moson and the rivers Lajube/Danube.
Flag Description: The flag consists of four horizontal stripes alternating red and blue. The top, right, and bottom edges are bordered with white triangular wolf-teeth pattern. In the center sits the crowned coat of arms of Mosonmagyaróvár.
Symbolism: The red and blue colors refer to the historical colors of the county and town. The coat of arms combines elements of both former towns: the castle tower represents Magyaróvár, while Saint John the Baptist and wavy bars represent Moson and the rivers Lajube/Danube.
Statistics
Area
84.08 km²
Population
34,165